Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 09: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the District Legal Services Authority, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, in collaboration with the International Human Rights & Crime Control Organization (IHRCCO), organized a Legal Awareness Programme on the Rights of Women and Senior Citizens at Eastern Gate, Lamba Line, Sri Vijaya Puram yesterday.
The programme was graced by Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Hon’ble District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, DLSA, A&N Islands, along with Mrs. Arkabrati Neogi, Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate, South Andaman-cum-Secretary, DLSA, A&N Islands, Mrs. Preeja Menon, Ld. Advocate, panel of DLSA, A&N Islands, and members and volunteers of IHRCCO.
In his address, Mr. Sudhir Kumar emphasized the importance of legal awareness for women and senior citizens and elaborated on their legal protections under various laws, including Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961,Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 and Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. He highlighted the role of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in providing free legal aid, mediation services, and access to justice for the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.
Mrs. Saraswati Narayan, State President, IHRCCO A&N Islands, briefed the gathering about the Organization’s mission and vision in safeguarding human rights and ensuring justice for all. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Vimala Venkatesh, State Vice President, IHRCCO, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries and participants for their valuable contributions.
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